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Antigorite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Antigorite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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