Chrysotile and Piemontite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Piemontite

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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

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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