Chrysoberyl and Antigorite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Antigorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.69-3.81

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

8.5

BeAl ₂ O ₄

2.58-2.80

Conchoidal

{001} Good

5-5.5

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

Chrysoberyl and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chrysoberyl and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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