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Beudantite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Beudantite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Beudantite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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