Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.