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Padparadscha and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Padparadscha and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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