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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.374.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.