Larvikite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59
2.51-2.63
Fracture
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Fibrous
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
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Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Larvikite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Chrysotile chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Larvikite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.
