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Topaz and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Topaz and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Topaz and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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