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Larvikite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Larvikite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Albite 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 Larvikite and Albite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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