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Star diopside and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Star diopside and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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