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Larvikite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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