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Chrysotile and Wernerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.50-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysotile and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysotile and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.