Larvikite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.591.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Larvikite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.