Gaspeite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Gaspeite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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