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Apophyllite KF and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Apophyllite KF and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Apophyllite KF and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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