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Pezzotaite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.9-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzotaite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzotaite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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