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Boracite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Boracite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Boracite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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