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Stolzite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Stolzite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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