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Mottramite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Mottramite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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