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Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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