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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Friedelite 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
3.06-3.19
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.