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Larvikite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Larvikite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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