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Plumbogummite and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.0142.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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