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Larvikite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Larvikite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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