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Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   

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Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF 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 Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.

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