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Gahnite and Antigorite Physical Properties

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
4.00-4.62
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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