Chrysotile and Hambergite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysotile and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysotile and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.