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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine 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
2.33-2.37
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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