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Apophyllite KF and Sard 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
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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

Apophyllite KF and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.