Willemite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Willemite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.89-4.182.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Willemite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Willemite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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