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Prase and Antigorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.64-2.69
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None
7
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Prase and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Vs Antigorite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is whereas that of Antigorite is .