Euclase and Antigorite Physical Properties

Euclase

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.122.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Euclase and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(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)

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Euclase and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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