Anthophyllite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.52.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anthophyllite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite 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 Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anthophyllite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.