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Gaspite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Gaspite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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