Anthophyllite and Petalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Petalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Petalite 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 Petalite 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 Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Petalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.