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Fibrolite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Fibrolite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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