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Larvikite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi3O8   

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Larvikite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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