Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.631.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.