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Larvikite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
C  

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Larvikite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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