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Kunzite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Kunzite 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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Kunzite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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