Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Gaylussite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

decomposes in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.93-1.992.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

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

Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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