Larvikite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.593.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Larvikite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Larvikite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.