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Unakite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
2.58-2.80   

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

Cleavage
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{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Unakite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Unakite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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