Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.