Chalcedony and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Absent
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chalcedony and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chalcedony and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.