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Agrellite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Agrellite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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