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Antigorite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Antigorite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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