Londonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Londonite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Londonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Londonite 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 Londonite and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Londonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

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