Chrysotile and Diamond Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chrysotile and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.