Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Friedelite

Apophyllite KF

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.06-3.19

Uneven

{010} Perfect

4-5

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brittle

2.33-2.37

Uneven

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

4.5-5

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite Vs Apophyllite KF during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is whereas that of Apophyllite KF is .