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Beryllonite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Beryllonite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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