Astrophyllite and Microcline Physical Properties

Astrophyllite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Astrophyllite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.