Musgravite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Musgravite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Musgravite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Musgravite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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