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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Not Available

Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.