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Chrysotile

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Chrysotile and Microlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.635.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Microlite 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 Chrysotile and Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.