Antigorite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Good
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Antigorite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Antigorite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Antigorite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.