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Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite 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
2.9-3.53.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.