Chrysotile and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Vishnevite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrysotile and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.