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Andalusite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Andalusite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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