Vlasovite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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