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Anthophyllite
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Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.56.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.