Rock Crystal and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Rock Crystal and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rock Crystal and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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