Chrysotile and Nickeline Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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