Vlasovite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Antigorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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