Stichtite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Stichtite

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

2.11-2.202.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Stichtite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Stichtite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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