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Sussexite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
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Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5-4.5   

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

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Sussexite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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