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Astrophyllite and Feldspar Physical Properties

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
3.2-3.42.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Astrophyllite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Astrophyllite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.