Chrysotile and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.