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Whitlockite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Whitlockite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Larvikite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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

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