Chrysotile and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Fibrous
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
2-3
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysotile and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysotile and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.