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Larvikite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.06  

Fracture
-  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Larvikite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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