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Bertrandite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Bertrandite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Bertrandite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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