Chrysotile and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2-3
  
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.