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Ekanite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.28-3.32
Uneven
{101} Distinct
6-6.5
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ekanite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite Vs Antigorite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is whereas that of Antigorite is .