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Antigorite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Antigorite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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