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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.