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