Barite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Barite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Barite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Barite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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