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Allanite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
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{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Allanite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Antigorite 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 Allanite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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