Astrophyllite and Sapphirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.40-3.58
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Astrophyllite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Astrophyllite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.