Chrysotile and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.