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Antigorite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Antigorite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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