Vlasovite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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