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Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Good  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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