Chrysotile and Diaspore Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysotile and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.