Microcline and Antigorite Physical Properties

Microcline

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Microcline and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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