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Antigorite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Antigorite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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