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Astrophyllite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Astrophyllite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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