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Moissanite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   

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Moissanite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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