Antigorite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Antigorite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.806.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Good

Good [110] and [021]

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)

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Antigorite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Antigorite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.