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Apophyllite KF
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Apophyllite KF and White Opal 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
2.33-2.37
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Apophyllite KF and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Apophyllite KF and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite KF and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite KF and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite KF is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.