Chrysotile and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.