Thomsonite and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
2.58-2.80
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
{001} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Thomsonite and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Antigorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Thomsonite and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.