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Hiddenite
Hiddenite

Apophyllite KF
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Hiddenite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Hiddenite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Hiddenite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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