Chrysotile and Afghanite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysotile and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysotile and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.