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Larvikite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Larvikite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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