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Antigorite and Jasper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Antigorite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Antigorite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.