Chrysotile and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrysotile and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.