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Antigorite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Antigorite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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