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Marble and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Marble 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
CaCO3  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Marble and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Marble and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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