Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
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Fracture
Fibrous
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.