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Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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