Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
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Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Milky quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is Not Available whereas that of Milky quartz is Not Available.