Antigorite and Barite Physical Properties

Antigorite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.804.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Good

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Antigorite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Antigorite and Barite Specific Gravity

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