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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.371.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
[C,H,O]

Apophyllite KF and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Apophyllite KF and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.