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Antigorite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.801.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Antigorite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Antigorite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.