Chrysotile and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Bertrandite

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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

2.51-2.632.59-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysotile and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chrysotile and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.