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Apophyllite KF and Boleite 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
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.