Chrysotile and Adamite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.634.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Adamite 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 Chrysotile and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chrysotile and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.