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Verdite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Verdite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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