Riebeckite and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
{001} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Riebeckite and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Antigorite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Riebeckite and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.