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Charlesite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Charlesite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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