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MineralAntigorite
Formula(Mg,Fe2+)3Si2O5)(OH)4
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Domatic [m]
Cleavage[001] Good
ColorGreen, Gray, Bluish gray, Brown, Black
Density2.5 – 2.6 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent to Subopaque
FractureBrittle
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreVitreous - Greasy
StreakGreenish white
Type Loc.Antigorio Valley, Ossola Valley, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Prov., Piedmont, Italy
Dana 8 Class71.1.2a.1
Strunz ClassVIII/H.27-10
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