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Schultenite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Schultenite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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