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Antigorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Antigorite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Antigorite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.