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Tinaksite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
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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Tinaksite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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