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Chrysotile and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.59   

Fracture
Fibrous   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Optical Properties >>
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Chrysotile and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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