Chrysotile and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.