Poudretteite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Poudretteite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Antigorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Poudretteite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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