Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
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Fracture
Fibrous
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
6.5-9
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Ruby Zoisite is Not Available.