Richterite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Richterite

Anthophyllite

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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

3.0-3.52.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

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)

Richterite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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