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Larvikite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

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

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Larvikite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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