Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
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(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.