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Astrophyllite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
3.43-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Astrophyllite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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