Dallasite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Astrophyllite

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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

2.58-2.913.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dallasite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Astrophyllite 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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Dallasite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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