Anthophyllite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Anthophyllite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite and Uvite 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 Uvite 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 Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Anthophyllite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.