Quartz Smoky and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
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(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Quartz Smoky and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz Smoky 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 Smoky and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Quartz Smoky and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.