Sulfur and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Sulfur

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Sulfur and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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