Chrysotile and Mottramite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.635.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Chrysotile and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.