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Pyrope and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyrope and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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