Larvikite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Larvikite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.592.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Larvikite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Larvikite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.