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Apophyllite KF and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Apophyllite KF and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite KF and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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