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Antigorite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
{001} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Antigorite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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