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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Alunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Apophyllite KF and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Alunite 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 Apophyllite KF and Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Apophyllite KF and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.