Chrysotile and Jet lignite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
1.30-1.34
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrysotile and Jet lignite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Jet lignite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Jet lignite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Jet lignite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 1.30-1.34 whereas that of Jet lignite is 1.30-1.34.