Chrysotile and Wavellite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Wavellite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect basal

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.