Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.