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Agate and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Agate and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Chrysotile 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 Agate and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Agate and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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