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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Analcime Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.372.24-2.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.