Apophyllite KF and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Apophyllite KF and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite KF and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Apophyllite KF and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.