Anthophyllite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Anthophyllite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Anthophyllite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.