Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.