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Anthophyllite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Anthophyllite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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