Chrysotile and Amazonite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Amazonite

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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

2.51-2.63

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Chrysotile and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Chrysotile and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.