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Grandidierite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Grandidierite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Grandidierite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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