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Scorodite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Scorodite 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
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Scorodite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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