Anthophyllite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

2.51-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anthophyllite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Anthophyllite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.