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Anthophyllite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle  

Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Distinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
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Anthophyllite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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