Anthophyllite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Anthophyllite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anthophyllite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.