Anthophyllite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite 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 Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.