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Chrysotile and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Chrysotile and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Labradorite 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 Chrysotile and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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