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Antigorite and Dumortierite 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
2.58-2.803.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Antigorite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Antigorite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.