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Fuchsite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Fuchsite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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