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Antigorite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.80-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{001} Good
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
S8

Antigorite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Antigorite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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