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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.