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Rhyolite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

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)   

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Rhyolite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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