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Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.