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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Apophyllite KF and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Apophyllite KF and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.