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Diamond and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Diamond and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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