Flint and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Flint

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Flint and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

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Flint and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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