Anthophyllite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

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

2.9-3.5

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Anthophyllite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite 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 Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Anthophyllite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.