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Moonstone and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Moonstone and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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