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Chambersite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chambersite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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