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Jasper and Antigorite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.912.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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