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Jet and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


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Anthophyllite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
5.5-6  

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

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Jet and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Jet and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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