Spessartine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Spessartine

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

4.12-4.182.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Spessartine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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