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Peridot and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.58-2.80   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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