Magnesite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Magnesite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Magnesite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.