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Jet and Larvikite Physical Properties


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Larvikite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.59  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-6.5  

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

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Jet and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Jet and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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