Chrysotile and Variscite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Chrysotile and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Chrysotile and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.