Chrysotile and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Not Available
  
Chrysotile and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.