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Chrysotile and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.