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Larvikite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3-3.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Larvikite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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