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Adularia and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Adularia and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Astrophyllite 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 Adularia and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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