Anthophyllite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Anthophyllite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Anthophyllite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.