Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.