Anthophyllite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
-
Effervesces in hot HCl
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.