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Microlite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)  

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Microlite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Microlite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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