Chrysotile and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Chrysotile and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.