Sylvite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.993
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
  
Sylvite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula
While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
Sylvite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.