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Chrysotile and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite 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   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
5.0-6.0   

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

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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.

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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.

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