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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.