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Aventurine and Astrophyllite 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
2.64-2.69
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aventurine and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine and Astrophyllite 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 Aventurine and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aventurine and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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