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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

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Hbnerite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

7.12-7.182.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

4-4.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnWO4
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hbnerite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hbnerite- MnWO4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hbnerite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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