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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.373.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.