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Chrysotile and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Chrysotile and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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