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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Moroxite 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
2.33-2.373.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apophyllite KF and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apophyllite KF and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.