Vlasovite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
3
  
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)
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.