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Pyrrhotite
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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF



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Pyrrhotite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.652.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Pyrrhotite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

Pyrrhotite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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