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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Topaz 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
2.33-2.373.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Apophyllite KF and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Apophyllite KF and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.