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Larvikite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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