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Uvite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Uvite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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