Chiastolite and Pearl Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.