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Larvikite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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