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Chrysotile and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.11-2.20   

Fracture
Fibrous   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysotile and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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