Amazonite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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