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Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.