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Gibbsite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Gibbsite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Gibbsite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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