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Chiastolite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Chiastolite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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