Chrysotile and Magnesite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.