Vlasovite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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)

Vlasovite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

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