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Chrysotile and Rubellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in water
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2.51-2.63
Fibrous
Perfect basal
2.5-4.5
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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3.01-3.06
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
7-7.5
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Chrysotile and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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