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Chrysotile and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Chrysotile and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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