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Chrysotile and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


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   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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