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Papagoite 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
3.25
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Papagoite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Papagoite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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