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Antigorite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Antigorite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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