Pectolite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Pectolite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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