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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.