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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Bytownite 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
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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