Hiddenite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.