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Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.