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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Rhodochrosite
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Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite 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
2.33-2.373.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
MnCO3

Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.