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Chrysotile and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.