Anthophyllite and Charoite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.54-2.78
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Good in three directions
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Charoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Charoite 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 Charoite 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 Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Charoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.