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Larvikite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
SiO2  

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Larvikite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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