Vanadinite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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

Vanadinite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Vanadinite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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