Astrophyllite and Albite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.4

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Astrophyllite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Albite 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 Astrophyllite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Astrophyllite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.