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Milky quartz

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Milky quartz and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2
 
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2.9-3.5
Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
5.5-6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Milky quartz and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Milky quartz and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milky quartz and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milky quartz Vs Anthophyllite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milky quartz is whereas that of Anthophyllite is .