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Larvikite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
5.9  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Larvikite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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