Chromite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Chromite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Chromite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.