Chrysotile and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.25-3.45
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Chrysotile and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysotile and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.