Astrophyllite and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Astrophyllite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite and Calcite 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 Calcite 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 Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Astrophyllite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.