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Hexagonite and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hexagonite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hexagonite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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