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Larvikite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
SiO2  

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Larvikite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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