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Larvikite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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