Chrysotile and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
1.79
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chrysotile and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysotile and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.