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Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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
2.9-3.5
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.