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Sunstone and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
001  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Sunstone and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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