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Peridot and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Peridot and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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