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Larvikite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Larvikite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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