Kurnakovite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-32.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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