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Copper and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Copper and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Copper and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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