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Emerald and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Emerald and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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