Chrysotile and Bort Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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

Chrysotile and Bort Specific Gravity

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