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Astrophyllite and Inderite 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
3.2-3.41.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
32.5
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)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Astrophyllite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Inderite 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 Inderite 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 Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Astrophyllite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.