Chrysotile and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Chrysotile and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chrysotile and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.