Chrysotile and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Chrysotile and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.