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Chrysotile and Tektite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.34-2.51
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.