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Chrysotile and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysotile and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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