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Kutnohorite
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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF



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Kutnohorite 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
3.122.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Kutnohorite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

Kutnohorite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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