Chrysotile and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysotile and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysotile and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.