Ettringite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Ettringite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Ettringite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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