Rosasite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Rosasite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Rosasite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.