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Anthophyllite and Afghanite Physical Properties

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
2.9-3.52.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anthophyllite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Afghanite 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 Anthophyllite and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anthophyllite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.