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Jacinth and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Jacinth and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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