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Larvikite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Larvikite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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