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Chiastolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
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Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chiastolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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