Chrysotile and Topazolite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysotile and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.