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Tsavorite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Tsavorite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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