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Jasper 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
2.58-2.912.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Jasper and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Jasper and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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