Chrysotile and Sard Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Sard

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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

2.51-2.632.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysotile and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysotile and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.