Chrysotile and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Phenakite

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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

2.51-2.632.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.