Chrysotile and Spinel Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAl₂O₄

Chrysotile and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Chrysotile and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.