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Chrysotile and Omphacite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chrysotile and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chrysotile and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.