Anthophyllite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anthophyllite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite 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 Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anthophyllite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.