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Antigorite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Antigorite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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