Anthophyllite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Friedelite

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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

2.9-3.53.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anthophyllite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anthophyllite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.