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Larvikite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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