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Astrophyllite and Johachidolite 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
3.2-3.43.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37.5
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)
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Astrophyllite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Astrophyllite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.