Anthophyllite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite 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 Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.