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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Jadeite 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
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.