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Diopside and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Diopside and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Diopside and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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