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Antigorite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Antigorite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Antigorite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.