Antigorite and Boleite Physical Properties

Antigorite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Antigorite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.