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Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
4.06-4.08  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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