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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Baryte 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
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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