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Uvite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Uvite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Uvite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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