Chrysotile
Chrysotile is a mineral with the chemical formula Mg3Si2O5(OH)4. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5-3 and silky to waxy luster.
Chrysotile properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5-3 |
| Luster | Silky to waxy |
| Typical colors | Usually white, green, or grey |
| Formation | Forms in metamorphic rocks through the alteration of ultramafic rocks |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–3 — soft
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