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Antigorite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Antigorite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.