Calcite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Calcite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Calcite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.