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Larvikite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Larvikite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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