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Goldstone 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
2.50-2.80
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Goldstone and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Goldstone and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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