Anthophyllite and Iolite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.52.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Anthophyllite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Anthophyllite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.