Chondrodite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Chondrodite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Chondrodite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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