Antigorite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Antigorite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.802.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Good

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Antigorite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Antigorite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.