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Antigorite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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4.3
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None.
7.5-8.5
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Antigorite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite Vs Almandine Garnet during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is whereas that of Almandine Garnet is .