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Larvikite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Larvikite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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