Chrysotile and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.