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Ammolite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ammolite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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