Pearl and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Pearl

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pearl and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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