Antigorite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Good
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Antigorite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Antigorite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Antigorite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.