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Quartz and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Quartz and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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