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Larvikite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.32  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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