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Tanzanite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Tanzanite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Tanzanite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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