Anatase and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Anatase and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase and Apophyllite KF physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anatase and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Anatase and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.