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Topazolite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Topazolite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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