Chrysotile and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Rock Crystal

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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

2.51-2.632.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysotile and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Chrysotile and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.