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Gyrolite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Gyrolite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Gyrolite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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