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Beudantite

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Beudantite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.482.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Fibrous

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Beudantite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Beudantite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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