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Kainite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Kainite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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