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Astrophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3.5-4
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 Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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