Chrysotile and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Not Available
  
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.