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Agalmatolite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Agalmatolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Agalmatolite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Agalmatolite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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