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Moroxite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.262.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Moroxite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Moroxite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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