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Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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 Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.