Diamond and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Diamond

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
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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Diamond and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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