Epidote and Antigorite Physical Properties

Epidote

Antigorite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.502.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Epidote and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Compare Brown Gemstones

Epidote Vs Fluorapatite

Epidote Vs Fluor buergerite

Epidote Vs Fluorite

Epidote and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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