Sulfur and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9-3.5
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
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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)
Sulfur and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sulfur and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.