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Antigorite and Iolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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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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2.6-2.7
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3,1
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Antigorite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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