Thomsonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Thomsonite

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

2.25-2.402.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Thomsonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 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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Thomsonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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