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Agrellite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Agrellite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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