Lepidolite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Lepidolite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Lepidolite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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