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Chrysotile and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysotile and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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