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Fluor buergerite
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Fluor buergerite and Astrophyllite 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
3.31
3.2-3.4
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
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluor buergerite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluor buergerite 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 Fluor buergerite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluor buergerite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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