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Chrysotile and Goshenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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2.51-2.63
Fibrous
Perfect basal
2.5-4.5
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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2.60-2.90
Conchoidal
3,1 basal
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysotile and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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