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Astrophyllite and Tinaksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.82
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36
Amber
2 10
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 Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.