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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Weloganite 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
2.33-2.373.20-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
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Apophyllite KF and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.