Chrysotile and Titanite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Titanite

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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

2.51-2.633.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.