Chrysotile and Fluorite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
4
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2
Chrysotile and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Chrysotile and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.
