Chrysotile and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
Not Available
Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysotile and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysotile and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.