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Chrysotile and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.