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Chrysotile and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.635.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.