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Foitite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Foitite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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