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Larvikite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Larvikite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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