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Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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