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Ceylonite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Ceylonite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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