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Lazulite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Lazulite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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