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Prase and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Prase and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Prase and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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