Stichtite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.203.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Stichtite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Stichtite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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