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Larvikite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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