Zultanite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Zultanite

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zultanite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite 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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Zultanite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

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