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Libyan Desert Glass and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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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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Libyan Desert Glass and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Libyan Desert Glass and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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