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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.373.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-510
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
C

Apophyllite KF and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Apophyllite KF and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.