Chrysotile and Erythrite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chrysotile and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Chrysotile and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.