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Chlorastrolite and Musgravite 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
3.1-3.53.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Musgravite 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 Chlorastrolite and Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.