Phosphophyllite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Antigorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosphophyllite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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