Morion and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
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
Not Available
3
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Morion and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Astrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Morion and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.