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Howlite 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
2.45-2.58
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Howlite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Howlite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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