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Larvikite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Larvikite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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