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Proustite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Proustite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Proustite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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