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Analcime and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Analcime and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Analcime and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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