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Chrysotile and Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
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1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.