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Xonotlite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Xonotlite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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