Anthophyllite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 2.9 – 3.5
Refractive Index 1.603 – 1.69
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous,Pearly
Cleavage Perfect,Distinct
Color various
Pleochroism When Fe-rich, moderate: clove-brown, yellowish brown, grayish brown - clove-brown, brown-gray, brownish - clove-brown to dark brown, grayish blue to green, lilac.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Anthophyllite
Mohs hardness of Anthophyllite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Anthophyllite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Anthophyllite

アンソフィライトは、灰色から緑褐色の細長い結晶または繊維状集合体を形成する稀少なマグネシウム鉄角閃石鉱物です。変成岩に産出しますが宝石用として利用されることは极めて稀で、主に学術標本として収集されます。一部の繊維状変種は商業的アスベストの種類に含まれるため取り扱いには注意が必要です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anthophyllite?
アンソフィライトは、灰色から緑褐色の細長い結晶または繊維状集合体を形成する稀少なマグネシウム鉄角閃石鉱物です。変成岩に産出しますが宝石用として利用されることは极めて稀で、主に学術標本として収集されます。一部の繊維状変種は商業的アスベストの種類に含まれるため取り扱いには注意が必要です。
What is the hardness of Anthophyllite?
Anthophyllite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Anthophyllite?
Anthophyllite is primarily Various.
How much does Anthophyllite cost?
Anthophyllite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Anthophyllite?
Anthophyllite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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