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Antigorite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Antigorite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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