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Sulfur and Chrysotile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sulfur and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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