Sarcopside and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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