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Hiddenite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Hiddenite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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