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Vishnevite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


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
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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