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Shigaite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   

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Shigaite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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