Kyanite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65

2.58-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-7

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kyanite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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