Antigorite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
  
2.78
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Good
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Antigorite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Antigorite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.