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Larvikite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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