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Prasiolite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Prasiolite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Prasiolite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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