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Canadian Ammolite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.9-3.5
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pt
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Canadian Ammolite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Canadian Ammolite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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