Kornerupine and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45
2.58-2.80
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Good on {110}
{001} Good
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Kornerupine and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine and Antigorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Kornerupine and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kornerupine and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kornerupine and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kornerupine is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.