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Jet and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


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Astrophyllite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
C  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jet and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Jet and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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