Anthophyllite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.51.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Anthophyllite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.