Glass and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Glass

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Glass and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Chiastolite 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 Glass and Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Glass and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.