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Larvikite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Larvikite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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