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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.