Sylvite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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