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Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.65-4.55   

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

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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