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Larvikite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.5-2.8  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  

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Larvikite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.

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