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Larvikite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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