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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
BeAl 2 O 4

Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.