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Selenite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Selenite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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