Astrophyllite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Astrophyllite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.