Astrophyllite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.4

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1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

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 Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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 Nickeline Specific Gravity

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