Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9-3.5
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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)
  
Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.