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Antigorite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.80
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Antigorite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Antigorite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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