Anthophyllite and Pearl Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Pearl

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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

2.9-3.5

2.60-2.85

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Anthophyllite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Pearl 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 Pearl 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 Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.