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Antigorite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgAl2O4

Antigorite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Antigorite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.