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Antigorite and Kunzite 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
2.58-2.80
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Antigorite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Antigorite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.