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Antigorite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Antigorite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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