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Augelite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Augelite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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