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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Pargasite 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
2.33-2.37
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite KF and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.