Jadeite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Jadeite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jadeite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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