Chrysotile and Kyanite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.