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Chrysotile and Leucophanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
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1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.