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Antigorite and Willemite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Antigorite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Antigorite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.