Chrysotile and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.07
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Chrysotile and Annabergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chrysotile and Annabergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.