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Antigorite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.