Amazonite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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