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Chrysotile and Milarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.52-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.