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Heliodor Golden Beryl and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.68-2.72   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Heliodor Golden Beryl and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Heliodor Golden Beryl and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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