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Larvikite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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