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Sardonyx and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sardonyx and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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