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Anthophyllite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anthophyllite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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