Spinel and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Spinel and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Spinel and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.