Anthophyllite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.52.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

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Anthophyllite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.