Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Anglesite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.