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Anyolite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Anyolite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite and Antigorite 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 Anyolite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anyolite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anyolite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anyolite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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