Apophyllite | |
Chemical Formula |
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH) ? 8H2O |
Species |
Silicates |
Mohs Scale |
4-5 |
Specific Gravity |
2.3-2.4 |
Color |
Usually white, colorless; also blue, green, brown, yellow, pink, Purple |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous, Pearly |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.535 n = 1.537 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
Perfect |
Fracture |
Uneven |
Crystal Habit:prismatic, tabular, massive |