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Nifontovite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony 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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Nifontovite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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