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Plumbogummite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   

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Plumbogummite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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