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Chrysotile and Tinzenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{???} Good, {???} Good
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)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysotile and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysotile and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.