Apophyllite KF and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
CaF2
  
Apophyllite KF and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite KF and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Apophyllite KF and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.