Goldstone and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Goldstone

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

2.50-2.802.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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