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Rhodolite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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