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Vesuvianite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vesuvianite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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