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Anglesite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
2.33-2.37
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
3-3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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.