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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
SiO2

Apophyllite KF and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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

Apophyllite KF and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.