Verdite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Verdite

Apophyllite KF

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Verdite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

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Verdite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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