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Antigorite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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3.62-3.68
Conchoidal
Distinct
8-8.5
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Antigorite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

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