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Selenite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9-3.5   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6   

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

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Selenite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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