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Apophyllite KF and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.