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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Boracite 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
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.