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Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BeAl 2 O 4

Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.