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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia 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
2.33-2.375.50-6.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia 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 Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.