Chrysotile and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
C
  
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
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.