Anthophyllite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.56.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

C20H36

Anthophyllite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite- C20H36

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Anthophyllite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.