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Beryllonite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Beryllonite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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