Chlorite group and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Anthophyllite

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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

2.6-3.3

2.9-3.5

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorite group and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Chlorite group and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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