Anorthoclase and Antigorite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Antigorite

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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

2.56-2.622.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Anorthoclase and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anorthoclase and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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