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Moroxite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Moroxite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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