Garnet Malaia and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

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

7-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Garnet Malaia and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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