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Chrysotile and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite 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   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysotile and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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