Apophyllite KF and Sulfur Physical Properties

Apophyllite KF

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.37Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Apophyllite KF and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Apophyllite KF and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.