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Antigorite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Antigorite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Adamite 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 Antigorite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Antigorite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.