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Marialite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Marialite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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