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Abalone and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Abalone and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Anthophyllite 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 Abalone and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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