Weloganite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite 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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Weloganite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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