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Antigorite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.