Chrysotile and Sulfur Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Chrysotile and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.