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Chrysotile and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysotile and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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