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Apophyllite KF
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Tsavorite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Tsavorite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Tsavorite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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