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Chrysotile and Alabaster Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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2.51-2.63
Fibrous
Perfect basal
2.5-4.5
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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2.30
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None
2
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysotile and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile Vs Alabaster during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is whereas that of Alabaster is .