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Anthophyllite and Lemon quartz Physical Properties


Lemon quartz and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Anthophyllite and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity

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

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