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Pearl 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
2.60-2.852.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Pearl and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Pearl and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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