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Sphene and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sphene and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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