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Apophyllite KF and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Apophyllite KF and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Apophyllite KF and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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

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