Sussexite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sussexite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sussexite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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