Astrophyllite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Imperfect on the [0001]
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Astrophyllite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Astrophyllite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.