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Hackmanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Hackmanite 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
2.27-2.33   
2.51-2.63   

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

Cleavage
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Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Hackmanite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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