Sard and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.632.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Sard and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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