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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl 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
2.6-2.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5-8.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.