Astrophyllite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

Astrophyllite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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