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Labradorite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Labradorite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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