Chrysotile and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Amblygonite

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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

2.98-3.10

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.