Anthophyllite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.52.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anthophyllite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite 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 Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anthophyllite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.