Hypersthene and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Hypersthene and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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