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Hiddenite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hiddenite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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