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Jadeite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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