Chrysotile and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.