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Violane and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Violane and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Violane and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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