Home
Gemstones


Epidote and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Epidote and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Larvikite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Epidote and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones