Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.