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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.371.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
SiO2 · nH2O

Apophyllite KF and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Apophyllite KF and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.