Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
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.