Chrysotile and Halite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

NaCl

Chrysotile and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Chrysotile and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.