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Larvikite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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