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Antigorite and Johachidolite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.803.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Antigorite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Antigorite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.