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Langbeinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Langbeinite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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

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