Anthophyllite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Ruby Zoisite

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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

2.9-3.5Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-9

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 Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Ruby Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Ruby Zoisite is Not Available.