Chrysotile and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.