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Chondrodite 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
3.10-3.20
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Chondrodite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Chondrodite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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