Vesuvianite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Antigorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Vesuvianite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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