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Magnesite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Magnesite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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