Anthophyllite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anthophyllite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anthophyllite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.