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Hodgkinsonite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Hodgkinsonite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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