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Quartz 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
2.65
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Quartz and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Quartz and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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