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Jacinth and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Jacinth and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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