Anthophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties

Anthophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.