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Villiaumite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Villiaumite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Villiaumite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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