Chrysotile and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Rhodolite

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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

2.51-2.633.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrysotile and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chrysotile and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.