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Antigorite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4.5  

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

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Antigorite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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