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Astrophyllite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
FeAs  

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Astrophyllite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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