Agate and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Agate and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Astrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Agate and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.