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Antigorite and Clinothulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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

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