Rosinca and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Rosinca

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Rosinca and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosinca 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 Rosinca and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

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Rosinca and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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