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Larvikite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59   
3.02   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Larvikite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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