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Fibrolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Fibrolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Chrysotile 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 Fibrolite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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