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Chrysotile and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.52.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysotile and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

Chrysotile and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.