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Sapphirine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphirine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael 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)

Sapphirine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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