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Goldstone and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

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

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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.

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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.

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