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Chrysotile and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chrysotile and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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