Quartz and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Quartz and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Quartz and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.