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Antigorite and Bixbite 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
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.