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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite 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
2.33-2.37
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.