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Atacamite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Atacamite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite 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 Atacamite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Atacamite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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