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Liddicoatite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Liddicoatite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Larvikite 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 Liddicoatite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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