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Edenite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Edenite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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