Pietersite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pietersite- H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12
• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pietersite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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