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Larvikite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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