Schultenite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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