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Sonolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
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Fibrous   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sonolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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