Anthophyllite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Good on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.