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Astrophyllite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbWO4  

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Astrophyllite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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