Chrysotile and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Chrysotile and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chrysotile and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.