Astrophyllite and Colemanite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.40-2.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Astrophyllite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite 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 Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Astrophyllite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.