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Anthophyllite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.9-3.5
Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
5.5-6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.71-2.72
Fibrous
{???} Good
6-6.5
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anthophyllite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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