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Anthophyllite and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.9-3.5
Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
5.5-6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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Soluble
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3.50-3.53
Conchoidal
111 (perfect in four directions)
10
C

Anthophyllite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite Vs Diamond during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is whereas that of Diamond is .