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Danburite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

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

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Danburite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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