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Anyolite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Anyolite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite and Anthophyllite 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 Anyolite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anyolite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anyolite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anyolite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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