Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

3.1-3.25

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.