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Hexagonite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hexagonite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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