Vishnevite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.80

1 7.18

2.3 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

2.4 Cleavage

Perfect

{001} Good

2.6 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite 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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Vishnevite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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