Ammonite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Ammonite

Anthophyllite

Anthophyllite and Ammonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

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2.9-3.5

Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-5

5.5-6

Chemical Composition

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

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Ammonite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite 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 Ammonite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Ammonite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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