Astrophyllite and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{???} Good
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Astrophyllite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Astrophyllite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.