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Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.

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