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Antigorite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

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

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Antigorite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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