Halite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Halite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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

Halite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Halite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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