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Leucophanite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
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3   

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

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Leucophanite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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