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Antigorite and Helenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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-9999
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Indiscernible
-9999
SiO2

Antigorite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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