Anthophyllite and Jet lignite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
  
1.30-1.34
  
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
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Anthophyllite and Jet lignite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Jet lignite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Jet lignite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 1.30-1.34 whereas that of Jet lignite is 1.30-1.34.