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Williamsite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.58-2.80   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-5.5   

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

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Williamsite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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

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