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Anthophyllite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Anthophyllite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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