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Larvikite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Larvikite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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