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Amber and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3  

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

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Amber and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Amber and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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