Larvikite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.593.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larvikite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Larvikite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.