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Cymophane and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Cymophane and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Cymophane and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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