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Anthophyllite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

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)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Anthophyllite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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