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Anthophyllite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Anthophyllite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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