Anthophyllite and Jacinth Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Anthophyllite and Jacinth Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Jacinth 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 Jacinth chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Anthophyllite and Jacinth Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Jacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Jacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Jacinth is Not Available.