Anthophyllite and Richterite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

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 Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Richterite 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 Richterite 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 Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.