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Variscite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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