Chrysotile and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Aquamarine

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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

2.51-2.632.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chrysotile and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chrysotile and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.