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Feldspar and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Feldspar and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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