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Chrysotile and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.71   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Chrysotile and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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