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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.